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A Triptych of Care: An Anthropological Interpretation of Morning Bed‐Baths in Greek Intensive Care

Nursing Philosophy, Volume 27, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper presents a focused analysis arising from a broader ethnographic study of nursing praxis, power relations, and clinical decision‐making in a Greek ICU. The aim of this paper is to explore the morning bed‐bath as a culturally embedded ICU nursing practice and to interpret how bodily care, professional identity, organisational routines
Stelios Parissopoulos, Fiona Timmins, Marianna Mantzorou, George Tsakonitis, Meropi Mpouzika, Eleni Papagaroufali   +5 more
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Malaria control in Bungoma District, Kenya: a survey of home treatment of children with fever, bednet use and attendance at antenatal clinics

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2001
OBJECTIVE: To lay the basis for planning an improved malaria control programme in Bungoma District, Kenya. METHODS: By means of a cluster sample household survey an investigation was conducted into the home management of febrile children, the use of ...
Hamel Mary J., Odhacha Amos, Roberts Jacquelin M., Deming Michael S.   +3 more
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Queen Anne's Wardrobe: Fashion, Sartorial Politics, and the Representational Strategies of the Last Stuart Queen

Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies, Volume 49, Issue 3, Page 309-341, September 2026.
Abstract The final Stuart monarch, Queen Anne, has often been overlooked in studies of visual and material culture, particularly of fashion and dress. This article is the first to undertake a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the wardrobe accounts of Queen Anne, situating her consumption within the context of the eighteenth‐century fashion ...
Sarah A. Bendall
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Why Cotton as Linen? The Use of Wool in Beds in Norway [PDF]

TEXTILE, 2016
AbstractCotton is the “natural” choice and the dominating material in bed linen and sleepwear in Norway as in many other European countries. Regulation of temperature and humidity are important for good sleep, but they are not cotton’s strong points.
Klepp, Ingun Grimstad, Tobiasson, Tone Skårdal, Laitala, Kirsi   +2 more
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Control of malaria: a successful experience from Viet Nam

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2002
OBJECTIVE: To follow malaria prospectively in an ethnic minority commune in the south of Viet Nam with high malaria transmission and seasonal fluctuation, during malaria control interventions using insecticide-treated bednets (ITBNs) and early diagnosis ...
Hung Le Q., Vries Peter J.de, Giao Phan T., Nam Nguyen V., Binh Tran Q., Chong M.T., Quoc N.T.T.A., Thanh T.N., Hung L.N., Kager P.A.   +9 more
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Strategies for Achieving Precision in Surgical Nursing Care—A Discursive Paper of a Project to Strengthen Person‐Centred Care, Teamwork and Professional Development

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 82, Issue 9, Page 8828-8837, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim To provide an overview of a project aimed at enhancing person‐centred surgical care through teamwork and professional development. Design A discursive paper with the purpose of describing and discussing the project activities to strengthen person‐centred care, teamwork and professional development.
Jenny Drott, Anna Forsberg, Karolina Härle   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Appraisal of Bed Linen Performance with Respect to Sleep Quality

Textile & Leather Review, 2020
Bed linen is the material laid above the mattress of a bed that serves various purposes – hygiene, warmth, protection of the mattress – and also has a decorative effect in the room. According to several studies, the type of bed linen used for our sleep has a direct effect on our health; in other words, sleep quality is the ultimate performance ...
Tanima Chanda, Meenakshi Ahirwar, Bijoya Kumar Behera   +2 more
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Curriculum Resources for Integrating Respectful Maternity Care Into Health Professions Education: A Rapid Scoping Review

Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, Volume 71, Issue 5, Page 717-731, September/October 2026.
Introduction Respectful maternity care (RMC) ensures that every childbearing woman is treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Health care professionals play a critical role in RMC but can also contribute to disrespectful and abusive practices, inflicting lasting trauma. Educating pre‐service health care learners is one promising strategy for change.
Kendra L. Rieger, Lillian Ohene, Tintswalo Victoria Nesengani, Eunice Siaity Pallangyo, Ronell Leech, Duncan Dixon, Meghann Buyco, Ingrid Watts, Tumisho Mokwele, Jessica Wilson, Kiel Mayich, Ikponwosa Ero, Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa, Barbara Astle, Sheryl Reimer‐Kirkham   +14 more
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The Effect of Linen and Linen Blends on the Comfort Properties of Bedding Fabrics

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2019
In this study, the effect of linen and linen blends on the comfort properties of bedding fabrics was investigated. Therefore, 10 different fabric types were produced by using the same warp (100% cotton) and different weft yarns. Thermal and handle properties of fabrics, which were woven with 100% linen and two different ratios of cotton/linen, viscose ...
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Clinically Important Emerging and Uncommon Fungal Pathogens in Asia: Epidemiology, Antifungal Resistance and Challenges in Diagnosis and Management

Mycoses, Volume 69, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Fungal infections in Asia are influenced by warm, humid climates, high population density and expanding healthcare systems, which together facilitate the emergence, transmission and detection of both common and rare pathogens. While Candida and Aspergillus species remain the leading causes of invasive fungal disease, increasing attention has ...
Narut Chancharussin, Anupop Jitmuang, Arunaloke Chakrabarti, Methee Chayakulkeeree   +3 more
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